OBD SOCKET
CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
An illuminated lamp informs you
of the need for service, not of the
need to stop the vehicle.
Suitable car-care products
Use the cleaning and car-care prod-
ucts available at your MINI Dealer.<
However, the system should be checked by
your MINI Dealer at the earliest possible
opportunity.
Washing your vehicle
You can wash your new MINI or MINI Con-
vertible in automatic car washes from the
beginning. Preference should be for cloth
car washes. If, due to lack of availability,
Display of the malfunction
described above in Canadian mod-
els.
Under certain conditions, the indicator will brush car washes must be used, modern
blink or flash. This indicates a rather severe systems with soft brushes should be given
level of engine misfire. When this occurs,
you should reduce speed and consult the
nearest MINI Dealer as soon as possible.
Severe engine misfire over only a short
preference.
The Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) interface
socket is located on the left of the driver's
side under the instrument panel and under
a cover.
When using steam cleaners or high-
pressure cleaners, maintain sufficient
period of time can seriously damage emis- distance to the vehicle and do not exceed a
The cover has the letters OBD on it.
sion control components, especially the
catalytic converter.
maximum temperature of 1407/ 606. If
the jet is too close or the pressure is too
high, this can lead to damage or initial
damage that can develop into more serious
damage. Water that enters vehicle compo-
The purpose of the OBD system is to ensure
proper operation of the emission control
system for the vehicle's lifetime. The sys-
tem monitors emission-related compo-
nents for deterioration and malfunction.
When the gas cap is not properly
tightened, the OBD system can
detect the vapor leak and the indicator will nents can lead to damage over the long
light up. If the cap is subsequently tight-
ened, the indicator lamp should go out
within a few days.<
term.
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them, otherwise water can
reduce braking efficiency over the short
term and the brake rotors can corrode.
Switch the rain sensor off when passing
through an automatic car wash, refer to
page 59. Failure to do so could result in
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